State's minimum wage hits $8 - sacbee.com

State's minimum wage hits $8 - sacbee.com: "California's minimum wage joined the ranks of the nation's highest this year, increasing 50 cents to $8 an hour. Depending on whom you ask, the increase can be chalked up as a boost to low-wage workers or a blow to the state's business community. Meanwhile, those at the bottom of the pay scale wonder whether the raise will actually help workers keep pace with the Golden State's high cost of living."